Definition of "spermicide" []

• An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide. (noun)

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• "The most common recommendation by physicians for safe contraception is for condoms combined with a spermicide, which is categorically forbidden by poskim (Tendler)."
• "As I said earlier, a condom or a spermicide is a paltry obstacle to the One who spoke the Heavens into existence."
• "Furthermore, one of the main causes of yeast infections among women is condom and/or spermicide use."